Entire Pathogenesis Process of Disease Established Upon Shatkriyakala Concept

Abstract

Ayurveda is a complete life science giving equal emphasis to both prevention and treatment of disease. It also has elaborated the manifestation of disease starting from etiology to complications. In the Sutrasthana's Vran-Prashniya Adhyaya chapter, Acharya Sushrut has talked about Shatkriyakala in this context. The three sharir doshas—Pitta, Kapha, and Vata—are the primary drivers of all bodily activities. If there is an imbalance between these doshas, it can affect Dhātu and lead to a number of ailments due to specific reasons. It is crucial to understand how these doshas go through our bodies from now on. The terms Kriya and Kala, which denote time and treatment or action, respectively, make up the phrase Kriyakala. Kriyakala, then, refers to the period of therapy or chances within the course of a disease's appearance. It also advises us on the best course of action and when to begin therapy. It includes six stages – Sanchaya, Prakopa, Prasara, Sthanasamsraya, Vyaktavasta, Bhedavasta.